Utah Boating Recreation Grant
Forecasted
Utah Boating Recreation Grant supports public agencies with boating access improvements, shoreline protection, and rescue equipment to improve safety and public recreation across Utah’s waterways.
This grant was recently updated
The next application cycle has shifted from September 1–October 16, 2026, to summer 2027; exact opening and closing dates are no longer listed.
Funder: Division of Outdoor Recreation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 per project; minimum 25% match required
Summary: Supports public boating infrastructure, shoreline protection, access improvements, and boating-related search and rescue equipment across Utah.
Key Information: Open to state agencies, local governments, and water conservancy districts; projects must be open to the public.
Description
The Utah Boating Recreation Grant (UBRG), administered by the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR), funds improvements to public boating access, safety, and infrastructure across Utah’s waterways. Supported by boating registration fees and dedicated state funds, the program helps communities address growing recreation demand, congestion at launch areas, and changing water levels.
Supported work includes constructing, repairing, or replacing boat ramps, courtesy docks, and parking areas; protecting shorelines from vessel-wave erosion; mitigating drought-related access challenges; and creating non-motorized access points. A separate search and rescue (SAR) application supports equipment that strengthens boating-related emergency response, operational readiness, and responder and public safety.
